PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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68. Install the oil filter element cover by
aligning the projection on the cover
with the slot in the crankcase, in-
stalling the bolt, then tightening it
to the specified torque.
NOTE:Make sure that the O-rings are properlyseated.
9. Install the oil filter element drain
screw, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.10. Install the panel.
11. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
12. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and then
install and tighten the oil filler cap.
CAUTION:
ECA11620
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do notmix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
Make sure that no foreign mate-rial enters the crankcase.
13. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
NOTE:After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if theoil level is sufficient.CAUTION:
ECA10400
If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha dealercheck the vehicle.
14. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
1. Projection
2. SlotTightening torque:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Oil filter element drain screw:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replace-
ment:
2.80 L (2.96 US qt) (2.46 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
3.15 L (3.33 US qt) (2.77 Imp.qt)
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